Service This manual is to be used by qualified appliance technicians only. Maytag does not assume any responsibility for property damage or personal injury for improper service procedures done by an unqualified person.
Important Information Important Notices for Servicers and Consumers Maytag will not be responsible for personal injury or property damage from improper service procedures. Pride and workmanship go into every product to provide our customers with quality products. It is possible, however, that during its lifetime a product may require service.
Table of Contents Important Information ................................................... 2 Model Identification .................................................... 4 Component Testing Compressor ............................................................. 5 Resistance Test ....................................................... 5 Ground Test ............................................................. 5 Operation Test ......................................................... 5 Capacitor ..............
Model Identification Top Mount Refrigerator models vary in trim and accessories, but all models have the same basic construction. "Operating Instructions" and "Service Instructions" apply to all cabinets unless stated otherwise. For positive identifications of individual units, state complete serial number, model, and type. This information is found on the serial plate located on front upper right hand corner of foodliner or on some models, exterior back of the outer casing.
Component Testing ! WARNING To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect electrical power source to unit, unless test procedures require power to be connected. Discharge capacitor through a resistor before attempting to service. Ensure all ground wires are connected before certifying unit as repaired and/or operational. Component Compressor Description When compressor electrical circuit is energized, the start winding current causes relay to heat.
Component Testing ! WARNING To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect electrical power source to unit, unless test procedures require power to be connected. Discharge capacitor through a resistor before attempting to service. Ensure all ground wires are connected before certifying unit as repaired and/or operational. Component Capacitor Description Test Procedures Run capacitor connects to relay terminal 3 and L side of line.
Component Testing ! WARNING To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect electrical power source to unit, unless test procedures require power to be connected. Discharge capacitor through a resistor before attempting to service. Ensure all ground wires are connected before certifying unit as repaired and/or operational. Component Overload / Relay Description When voltage is connected and relay is cool, current passes through relay to start winding.
Component Testing ! WARNING To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect electrical power source to unit, unless test procedures require power to be connected. Discharge capacitor through a resistor before attempting to service. Ensure all ground wires are connected before certifying unit as repaired and/or operational. Component Description Switch, refrigerator Single pole, single throw switch completes circuit for light when door is light open.
Component Testing ! WARNING To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect electrical power source to unit, unless test procedures require power to be connected. Discharge capacitor through a resistor before attempting to service. Ensure all ground wires are connected before certifying unit as repaired and/or operational. Component Evaporator Description The low pressure in the evaporator allows liquid refrigerant exiting the capillary to expand into a gas.
Service Procedures ! WARNING To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect electrical power source to unit, unless test procedures require power to be connected. Discharge capacitor through a 10,000 ohm resistor before attempting to service. Ensure all ground wires are connected before certifying unit as repaired and/or operational. Service Equipment Drier Replacement Listed below is equipment needed for proper servicing of HFC134a systems.
Service Procedures ! WARNING To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect electrical power source to unit, unless test procedures require power to be connected. Discharge capacitor through a 10,000 ohm resistor before attempting to service. Ensure all ground wires are connected before certifying unit as repaired and/or operational. Refrigerant Precautions To AC supply ! WARNING Switch To avoid risk of personal injury, do not allow refrigerant to contact eyes or skin.
Service Procedures ! WARNING To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect electrical power source to unit, unless test procedures require power to be connected. Discharge capacitor through a 10,000 ohm resistor before attempting to service. Ensure all ground wires are connected before certifying unit as repaired and/or operational. Testing Systems Containing No Refrigerant Charge 1.
Service Procedures ! WARNING To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect electrical power source to unit, unless test procedures require power to be connected. Discharge capacitor through a 10,000 ohm resistor before attempting to service. Ensure all ground wires are connected before certifying unit as repaired and/or operational. 3. Visually check system for kinks in refrigeration line which is causing restriction. Correct kink and repeat step 2.
Service Procedures ! WARNING To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect electrical power source to unit, unless test procedures require power to be connected. Discharge capacitor through a 10,000 ohm resistor before attempting to service. Ensure all ground wires are connected before certifying unit as repaired and/or operational.
Service Procedures ! WARNING To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect electrical power source to unit, unless test procedures require power to be connected. Discharge capacitor through a 10,000 ohm resistor before attempting to service. Ensure all ground wires are connected before certifying unit as repaired and/or operational. Charging NOTE: Do not use captured or recycled refrigerant in units. Captured or recycled refrigerant voids any warranty.
Service Procedures ! WARNING To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect electrical power source to unit, unless test procedures require power to be connected. Discharge capacitor through a 10,000 ohm resistor before attempting to service. Ensure all ground wires are connected before certifying unit as repaired and/or operational. HFC134a Service Information ! CAUTION HFC134a is alternative refrigerant for CFC12. HFC134a has an ozone depletion potential (ODP) factor of 0.
Service Procedures ! WARNING To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect electrical power source to unit, unless test procedures require power to be connected. Discharge capacitor through a 10,000 ohm resistor before attempting to service. Ensure all ground wires are connected before certifying unit as repaired and/or operational. Replacement Service Compressor Brazing HFC134a service compressors will be charged with ester oil and pressurized with dry nitrogen.
Refrigerant Flow 15 cu. ft.
Cabinet Air Flow 15 cu. ft.
Troubleshooting Chart ! WARNING To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect electrical power source to unit, unless test procedures require power to be connected. Discharge capacitor through a resistor before attempting to service. Ensure all ground wires are connected before certifying unit as repaired and/or operational. Troubleshooting chart on following pages contains symptoms that may be seen in malfunctioning units.
Troubleshooting Chart ! WARNING To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect electrical power source to unit, unless test procedures require power to be connected. Discharge capacitor through a resistor before attempting to service. Ensure all ground wires are connected before certifying unit as repaired and/or operational.
Troubleshooting Chart ! WARNING To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect electrical power source to unit, unless test procedures require power to be connected. Discharge capacitor through a resistor before attempting to service. Ensure all ground wires are connected before certifying unit as repaired and/or operational. Symptom Possible Causes Corrective Action Frost or ice on evaporator Defrost thermostat faulty Check defrost thermostat. Replace if failed.
System Diagnosis CONDITION SUCTION PRESSURE VARIATION FROM NORMAL HEAD PRESSURE VARIATION FROM NORMAL Refrigerant Overcharge Increase Increase Warmer Warmer Colder Increase Shortage of Refrigerant Decrease Decrease or Increase See Text Colder Warmer Warmer Decrease Partial Restriction Decrease Decrease or Increase See Text Note 2 Colder Warmer Warmer Decrease Air in System Near Normal Increase Warmer Warmer Warmer Increase Low Ambient Installations (High Ambients the Reverse)
System Diagnosis • Only partial frosting of evaporator instead of even frosting of entire coil. NOTE 1: Usually the first thing that is noticed by the user is a rise in temperatureof there food. Although temperatures will rise in both the freezer section and the fresh food compartment, the frozen meats and vegetables will not thaw immediately. The customer doesn't associate the problem with the freezer section and will first notice that milk and other food beverages are not cold enough.
System Diagnosis Symptoms of Low or High Ambient Temperature Installation Lower ambient air temperature reduces the condensing temperature and therefore reduces the temperature of the liquid entering the evaporator. The increase in refrigeration effect due to operation in a lower ambient results in a decrease in power consumption and run time. At lower ambients there is a reduction in cabinet heat leak which is partially responsibile for lower power consumption and run time.
Disassembly Procedures ! WARNING To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect electrical power source to unit, unless test procedures require power to be connected. Discharge capacitor through a resistor before attempting to service. Ensure all ground wires are connected before certifying unit as repaired and/or operational. Door Removal Freezer Door 1. Open both compartment doors. Remove door buckets, Place components on a padded surface to avoid damage. 2.
Disassembly Procedures ! WARNING To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect electrical power source to unit, unless test procedures require power to be connected. Discharge capacitor through a resistor before attempting to service. Ensure all ground wires are connected before certifying unit as repaired and/or operational. Evaporator Fan, Evaporator Motor 1. Follow instructions for removing Freezer Temperature Control. 2.
Disassembly Procedures ! WARNING To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect electrical power source to unit, unless test procedures require power to be connected. Discharge capacitor through a resistor before attempting to service. Ensure all ground wires are connected before certifying unit as repaired and/or operational. Bottom of Cabinet Compressor Front Roller Assembly 1. Remove toe grille by either unscrewing or pulling it straight away from unit. 2.
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! WARNING To avoid risk of electrical shock that can cause death or severe personal injury, disconnect unit from power before servicing unless tests require power. Discharge capacitors through a 10,000-ohm resistor before handling. Wires removed during disassembly must be replaced on correct terminals to ensure proper grounding and polarization.
! WARNING To avoid risk of electrical shock that can cause death or severe personal injury, disconnect unit from power before servicing unless tests require power. Discharge capacitors through a 10,000-ohm resistor before handling. Wires removed during disassembly must be replaced on correct terminals to ensure proper grounding and polarization. Disassembly NOTE: Mold & heater assembly, module assembly, support assembly and thermostat are not replaceable.
! WARNING To avoid risk of electrical shock that can cause death or severe personal injury, disconnect unit from power before servicing unless tests require power. Discharge capacitors through a 10,000-ohm resistor before handling. Wires removed during disassembly must be replaced on correct terminals to ensure proper grounding and polarization.
! WARNING To avoid risk of electrical shock that can cause death or severe personal injury, disconnect unit from power before servicing unless tests require power. Discharge capacitors through a 10,000-ohm resistor before handling. Wires removed during disassembly must be replaced on correct terminals to ensure proper grounding and polarization.
! WARNING To avoid risk of electrical shock that can cause death or severe personal injury, disconnect unit from power before servicing unless tests require power. Discharge capacitors through a 10,000-ohm resistor before handling. Wires removed during disassembly must be replaced on correct terminals to ensure proper grounding and polarization. Wiring Diagram Copper Strips on Backside of Drive Gear 115 VAC wicking of water over the mold and poor cube release.
! WARNING To avoid risk of electrical shock that can cause death or severe personal injury, disconnect unit from power before servicing unless tests require power. Discharge capacitors through a 10,000-ohm resistor before handling. Wires removed during disassembly must be replaced on correct terminals to ensure proper grounding and polarization. Icemaker Troubleshooting Chart I. No 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
! WARNING To avoid risk of electrical shock that can cause death or severe personal injury, disconnect unit from power before servicing unless tests require power. Discharge capacitors through a 10,000-ohm resistor before handling. Wires removed during disassembly must be replaced on correct terminals to ensure proper grounding and polarization. I. No Ice or Low Ice Production (cont) 5. Check ejector position (cont) D. Ejector at 6:00 position 1. Contamination (motor doesn't oscillate) 2. Hollow cubes 3.
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To p M o u n t Refrigerator Use & Care Guide Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions . .1-2 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 Temperature Controls . . . . . . . . . . 5 Looking Inside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 Ice Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Food Storage Tips . . . . . . . . . .9-11 Storing the Refrigerator . . . . . . .12 Care & Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . 12-13 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . 14-16 Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien . . .
Important Safety Instructions Installer: Please leave this manual with this appliance. Consumer: Please read and keep this Use & Care Guide for future reference. This manual provides proper use and maintenance information. WARNING To reduce risk of fire, electric shock, serious injury or death when using your refrigerator, follow these basic precautions, including the following: Keep sales receipt and/or cancelled check as proof of purchase. 1. Read all instructions before using the refrigerator.
Important Safety Instructions DANGER To reduce risk of injury or death, follow basic precautions, including the following: IMPORTANT: Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still dangerous – even if they sit out for “just a few days.” If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator, please follow the instructions below to help prevent accidents.
Installation Your new refrigerator was packed carefully for shipment. Remove and discard shelf packing and tape. Location • Allow for a free flow of air through the front base grille. • Install the refrigerator where the room temperature will not go below 55° F. With temperatures below 55° F, the refrigerator will not run frequently enough to maintain proper temperature in the freezer. • Allow a minimum 1⁄2" clearance on the sides, top and back for ease of installation.
Installation WARNING 15. Carefully place freezer door on top of hinge arm use foam door spacer to set gap. To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe personal injury or death: • Disconnect power to refrigerator before reversing doors. Reversing Doors Tools Required: • Phillips screwdriver • 5⁄16" socket and ratchet • 5⁄16" end wrench • Putty knife Unplug the refrigerator. 1. Remove the hinge cap and set aside. Note • Do not discard the foam door spacer. Doors may settle with use. 16.
Temperature Controls The fresh food control is located at the top of the fresh food compartment. The freezer control is located at the back of the freezer compartment. TEMPERATURE CONTROL GUIDE Fresh Food Compartment too Warm Adjust fresh food control to next higher setting. Fresh Food Compartment too Cold Adjust fresh food control to next lower setting. Freezer too Warm Adjust freezer control to next colder setting. Freezer too Cold Adjust freezer control to next lower setting.
Looking Inside Fresh Food Compartment To Reinstall: Shelves • While holding the shelf on each end, slide the shelf in and down. CAUTION To avoid personal injury or property damage: • Push down on the interior center of the shelf to snap it completely into place. • Never attempt to adjust a shelf when it is loaded with food. • Confirm that shelf is secure prior to loading items onto it. • Handle glass shelves with care.
Looking Inside Dairy Compartment Freezer Compartment The Dairy Compartment is covered and designed to store spreadable food items such as butter or margarine. To avoid personal injury or property damage: To use this compartment, simply raise the lid to store or retrieve items. • Never attempt to adjust a shelf when it is loaded with food. This compartment can be removed for cleaning by lifting up from the bottom and out. • Confirm that shelf is secure prior to loading items onto it.
Ice Service Ice Cube Trays Select models are equipped with ice cube trays. To release the ice cubes from a tray, hold the tray upside down over a container and twist both ends. Automatic Ice Maker (optional) Note • Energy rating guides that are posted on the refrigerator at the time of purchase do not include optional ice maker energy usage. Select models are automatic ice maker ready. The number of the appropriate ice maker kit needed for installation into these models appears on the data plate.
Food Storage Tips Fresh Food Storage Frozen Food Storage • The fresh food compartment of a refrigerator should be kept between 34° F and 40° F with an optimum temperature of 37° F. To check the temperature, place an appliance thermometer in a glass of water and place in the center of the refrigerator. Check after 24 hours. If the temperature is above 40° F adjust the control as explained on page 5. • The freezer compartment of a refrigerator should be kept at approximately 0° F.
Food Storage Tips Food Storage Chart Storage times are approximate and may vary depending on type of packaging, storage temperature, and the quality of the food when purchased.
Food Storage Tips REFRIGERATOR FREEZER 1-2 days 1-2 days 1-2 days 12 months 9 months 2-6 months 7 days 1-2 days 1 month 3-4 months Beef or lamb, roast and steak Ham, fully cooked, whole half slices Luncheon meat 3-5 days 7 days 6-9 months 1-2 months 5 days 3 days 3-5 days 1-2 months 1-2 months 1-2 months Pork, roast Pork, chops Sausage, ground Sausage, smoked Veal Frankfurters 3-5 days 3-5 days 1-2 days 7 days 3-5 days 7 days 4-6 months 4 months 1-2 months 1-2 months 4-6 months 1 month FOODS P
Storing the Refrigerator Vacations* 5. Clean and dry the refrigerator thoroughly. If you will be gone for a month or less, leave the controls at the usual settings. 6. Leave the doors open to prevent odors. During longer absences: 1. Remove all food. 2. Shut off the ice maker (if installed) and the valve where you tapped into the water line to supply the refrigerator. 3. Disconnect the refrigerator from the electrical outlet. 4.
Care & Cleaning WARNING To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe personal injury or death, disconnect power to refrigerator before cleaning. After cleaning, connect power. CAUTION To avoid personal injury or property damage, observe the following: • Do not touch refrigerated surfaces with wet or damp hands, they may stick to the cold metal surfaces. • Before cleaning the freezer, allow it to warm up. • Allow glass shelves to warm up before immersing in warm water.
Troubleshooting Normal Operating Sounds Improvements in refrigeration design may produce sounds in your new refrigerator that are different or were not present in an older model. These improvements were made to create a refrigerator that is better at preserving food, is more energy efficient, and is quieter overall. Because new units run quieter, sounds may be detected that were present in older units, but were masked by higher sound levels. Many of these sounds are normal.
Troubleshooting Review this chart of troubleshooting tips first…you may not need to call for service at all. PROBLEM TEMPERATURE NOISE GENERAL OPERATION Won’t run 15 Runs too long, too frequently Light not working POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO Power cord not plugged in. Push plug into outlet. No power to outlet. Replace fuse, reset circuit breaker. Fresh food control set to “OFF” position. Set fresh food control (see page 5). Refrigerator is in automatic defrost.
Troubleshooting PROBLEM Sensor arm in up position. Adjust sensor arm down to “ON” position. Cabinet not level. Level unit (see page 3). Water supply not connected or restricted. Connect water supply, or clear obstructions. Freezer too warm. Adjust freezer temperature control (see page 5). Old cubes. Discard; ice cubes may absorb odors which affect taste. Bad water quality. Contact local water treatment company. Food transmitted odor/taste to ice. Wrap foods tightly.
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